Illumination conversion
1 phot (ph) equals 1 centimeter-candela (cm·cd). Enter any value below to convert from ph to cm·cd.
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1 ph = 1 cm·cd
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Lux lx | 10,000 |
| Meter-candela m·cd | 10,000 |
| Centimeter-candela cm·cd | 1 |
| Foot-candela ft·cd | 929.030399716 |
| Phot ph | 1 |
| Nox nox | 10,000,000 |
| Lumen/square meter lm/m² | 10,000 |
| Lumen/square centimeter lm/cm² | 1 |
| Lumen/square foot lm/ft² | 929.030399716 |
| Watt/square centimeter (at 555 nm) W/cm² | 0.0000146413 |
Formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
2 ph = 2 cm·cd.
SI relationships follow the cited reference. Conventional and domain-specific factors use the established ConvertWin factor inventory; verify safety-critical work against the governing standard.
Quick reference
| Phot (ph) | Centimeter-candela (cm·cd) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 25 | 25 |
| 50 | 50 |
| 100 | 100 |
| 1,000 | 1,000 |
From unit
Phot (ph) is a unit of Illumination. 1 ph = 10,000 lx
Symbol: ph
To unit
Centimeter-candela (cm·cd) is a unit of Illumination. 1 cm·cd = 10,000 lx
Symbol: cm·cd
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Source
The SI framework is checked against NIST Guide for the Use of the International System of Units; conventional factors come from the extended factor inventory. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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Use the formula cm·cd = ph x 1. 1 phot (ph) equals 1 centimeter-candela (cm·cd).
SI relationships follow the cited reference. Conventional and domain-specific factors use the established ConvertWin factor inventory; verify safety-critical work against the governing standard.
